Last night, my son semi-excitedly asked me if I want to watch a meteor shower. That day, I was pretty ragged, not sleeping much because of computer problems I’ve been having for the last few days. I could have said, no thanks son, I’m too tired… but I didn’t, and here’s why! It’s rare that… Continue reading A Rare Special Frugal Activity With My Son
Month: October 2010
Getting that Debt Monkey Off Of Your Back
Getting that Debt Monkey Off Of Your Back The following post is part of a series thought of by the blogger at First Gen American.com, and the basic idea is to tie personal finance with primates. Do you have a Debt Monkey on your back? I think it’s time to get it off, don’t you? I had a… Continue reading Getting that Debt Monkey Off Of Your Back
Funny Money – Comic 3 – MR PF Gets Scared
Previous: Funny Money – Comic 2 Next: Mr. Penny Learning Finances Comic Strip Notes: Well, this week I devolved the comic strip a bit due to time… I’ve had some computer problems, and I’m going out of town this weekend. I’m still learning the ropes around GIMP, just creating the ovals for bubble text was a struggle… Continue reading Funny Money – Comic 3 – MR PF Gets Scared
Sun Life Financial of Canada
Sun Life Financial of Canada They say that when it comes to money, people get particularly anxious and the simple thought of losing their savings and/or earnings is enough to let fear take over. But why do we allow fear to keep us from seizing opportunities? Well, in the first place, finance is no child’s… Continue reading Sun Life Financial of Canada